Anantara Golden Triangle

Indulgence and modern luxury are at the core of this intimate hotel with its thirty opulent suites which hark back to the Old World of the Orient. The charming guestrooms all come with the lavish features, garden views, contemporary interiors, walk-in closet, Victorian bathtub and open-air shower. Besides beautifully adorned suites, this boutique property also boasts five dining locations. You can feast on both Thai and international cuisine at the stylish Dining Room and enjoy refined high tea at The Parlor Lounge. Breakfast is a personal affair with the option of enjoying it in bed or on your own private veranda. Outside, exotic lush grounds surround the accommodation with an infinity pool sitting by the ‘living garden’ wall. Relaxation and wellness is extended to the Gymnasium and Spa with its many soothing therapies and treatments.

This health and wellness sanctuary is based in the heart of Hua Hin and set in acres of private exotic grounds. Named the ‘World’s Best Destination Spa’ by CondeNast Traveller, Chiva-Som is a genuine and outstanding well-being hotel, boasting an impressive variety of facilities including a spa, physiotherapy services and several pools. Expect lavish and modern accommodation with nods to the traditional and elaborate Siamese style. Choose from seven categories, all come with an abundance of comfort, stylish marble bathrooms and personal touches from a very attentive team of staff. With seventy treatment rooms, a kinesis studio, physiotherapy facilities and a team of skilled experts, it is no wonder that Chiva-Som is the go-to place for relaxation and a healthy lifestyle. There are also lots of activities available, various dining spots and an on-site library and boutique.

With a broad range of facilities and excellent service, the Rasananda is designed to maximise comfort, privacy and intimacy to ensure the most romantic experience possible on Koh Phangan. This highly romantic resort, set between idyllic mountains and crystal-clear sea, boasts modern architecture infused with the tones and textures of traditional Thai design. Suites and villas contain luxurious features such as expansive terraces, private gardens, infinity pools and panoramic beachfront vistas, all enclosed within high wooden walls to ensure maximum privacy. Tucked away on the north-eastern coastline of Koh Phangan, the Rasananda is encircled by tropical gardens and just steps away from a short stretch of pristine beach. The hotel restaurant, ‘Bistro @ The Beach’ provides a mix of al-fresco and covered dining, blending local techniques with modern culinary trends to produce a uniquely Thai menu. If you seek a more intimate setting for dining you can do so in your villa or out on the beach for that extra romance factor.

Below rainforest-clad mountains lies Layana, a beautiful garden resort, along a three kilometre stretch of golden sand. Relaxation and wellbeing are at the core of the Layana and with an over-18 policy, adult guests are promised uninterrupted escapism. From huge garden pavilions to picturesque beach suites to the showstopper villa, La Maison, the Thai-inspired accommodation is both beautiful and superb. Luxuries include private balconies, open-air garden showers and second storey salas for nights under the stars. The walled garden spa boasts the expected array of rest-inducing amenities, plus a unique salt room where you can indulge in a therapeutic salt massage or treatment for a mineral-based detox. If you’d rather keep active though, head down to the beach to snorkel, kayak and dive, or explore secluded Koh Lanta on mountain bike, motorcycle and nature reserve tours. What’s more, an international menu is served at Tides Restaurant which sits prettily along the sun-soaked beach.